Wobegon Trail bridge fire ruled arson

The Minnesota State Fire Marshal has determined a fire on the Wobegon Trail bridge in Albany Township was an arson. The Minnesota Arson Reward Project is offering up to a $5,000 reward for tips leading to convictions in this case.

A bicyclist discovered the fire while riding near the bridge on Saturday, April 30. The bridge has been inspected by the DNR, determined to be safe for travel, and will reopen soon.

Anyone with information should call the Arson Hot-Line at 1-800-723-2020. Tips may remain anonymous. You can also call the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office at 320-251-4240 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 320-255-1301.

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